by Memorial Health System | May 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
To decrease the amount of sugar in your diet, you may be tempted to reach for diet soft drinks or juices sweetened with sugar substitutes. Sugar substitutes are a confusing topic for many. For years it seemed that they received nothing but negative publicity....
by Memorial Health System | Apr 24, 2019 | Healthy Living, Heart and Vascular, Lifestyle
May is Stroke Awareness Month! Stroke is often thought of as a disease that affects only the elderly. Three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65, however; strokes can affect anyone of any age. What causes a stroke? A stroke occurs when the flow...
by Memorial Health System | Apr 4, 2019 | Community Health, Healthy Living, Lifestyle
One of the health observances we recognize in the month of April is alcohol awareness. According to The Global Drug Survey, alcohol is the #1 reason people end up in the Emergency Room.1 Therefore, it is so important to know the facts regarding alcohol consumption for...
by Memorial Health System | Mar 19, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
Kick Butts Day takes place on March 20, 2019. This national day of activism empowers our nation’s youth to take a stand against the tobacco industry. The initiative expects more than 1,000 anti-tobacco events across our nation and the world. This year’s campaign will...
by Memorial Health System | Mar 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Lifestyle
When life is busy, many of us are tempted to grab an energy drink to put a little extra pep in our step. However, research continues to find concerning effects after consuming these popular beverages. Consuming multiple energy drinks in a short time or consuming...
by Memorial Health System | Mar 8, 2019 | Healthy Living, Orthopedics
When you struggle with knee pain from arthritis, you know the effort it takes just to complete normal daily activity. From swelling to stiffness- the last thing you want to do is move. However, knee pain from arthritis can be lessened with the help of exercise. ...
